Group Consolidation Analyst

Michael Page seeks a Group Consolidation Analyst in Lausanne to manage financial close cycles and support EPM migration. This permanent, on-site role requires IFRS expertise and consolidation tool experience.

Reporting directly to the Head of Group Accounting, this position plays a key part in the organization's financial close and consolidation procedures. The role also provides valuable exposure to the group's ongoing transition to a new Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) platform.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidation cycles, handling intercompany eliminations, equity movements, and CTA entries.
• Conduct pre-close control checks to investigate foreign exchange inconsistencies and consolidation variances.
• Oversee reporting submissions from various entities and ensure timely follow-up during the close period.
• Assist in preparing consolidated financial statements and audit deliverables in compliance with IFRS standards.
• Participate in EPM migration efforts, including data validation, reconciliation, testing, and process documentation.
• Identify process inefficiencies and suggest improvements to controls and reporting workflows.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Finance or Accounting.
• 4-6 years of experience in group consolidation or Big 4 audit within a multinational setting.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS consolidation principles, including IAS 21, intercompany transactions, and equity accounting.
• Practical experience with consolidation tools such as Cognos, HFM, OneStream, Tagetik, or similar systems.
• Fluent proficiency in English.

Nice to have

• French language skills for local entity interactions.

What the company offers

• Work in an international environment.
• Join a top-tier player in the market.
• Enjoy a rewarding work setting.